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Paddling The Blue PodcastAuthor: John Chase
John Chase interviews inspiring paddlers from the US and across the globe doing great things from the seat of a kayak. If you want to learn about sea kayaking destinations, trips, and personalities from the world of paddle sports, we have you covered! Language: en Genres: Sports, Wilderness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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#177 - 124 Days Kayaking Russia's Kamchatka & Chukotka to the Bering Strait with Ivan Klochkov
Episode 177
Monday, 2 November, 2026
Today’s guest is Ivan Klochkov. Ivan recently completed a 124-day 3,800 km sea kayak journey along the Kamchatka Peninsula, one of the most remote coasts and one of the most unique and wild areas of the world. Today, we talk about the paddling scene in Russia, his inspiration for the trip, his route, planning and resupply strategy, gear choices (including his sail and bear protection), and the physical and mental challenges of a long solo expedition. It’s an incredible look into an amazing region Kamchatka Peninsula Chukotka (Chuchki) Peninsula Instagram Contact Ivan Vostok Expeditions Russian Topo maps Flat Earth Kayak Sails
